Costa Tropical News
One worker dies in fall from Granada to a roof
A 20-year-old worker has died after falling from the roof of a hall located in the Polygon Juncaril of Albolote (Granada). The person was working on an installation of solar panels and, for reasons still unknown, plummeted from a height of 20 metres.
At the scene of incident, which occurred just minutes before 10.00 am, [...]
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Sports News
Nadal’s win lightens up day for Spain
Rafa Nadal’s singles victory on the tennis court, women’s basketball and men’s field hockey keep Spain’s spirits up.
Along with Rafa Nadal’s singles victory on the tennis court, women’s basketball, men’s field hockey brought Spain Olympic wins on a day when the nation’s athletes came up short in several events.
The women’s basketball team improved its record [...]
What's on Where
Fiesta of Saint Cayetano
When:6 - 10 Aug 2008 (annual)
Where:Gor
The town of Gor celebrates the day of its patron saint, San Cayetano, with a host of activities, including the choosing of a queen, processions, concerts, regional dances, fireworks and bull running.
The action begins as early as 7am with a display of novice bull running, known as suelta de [...]
Rant and Raves
Chase me, Chase Me
I know Spanish dogs are a little stupid but what is the issue with chasing cars?
I own a house in a remote village in the Contraviesa Mountains and the locals are lovely but their dogs are retarded.
Every time, no matter how many times, I drive through the village the Dalmatian crossed with Satan insists on [...]
Spanish News
At least 153 people were dead last night after a plane departing from Madrid's Barajas airport swerved off the runway ...
A British airliner en route to Portugal made an emergency landing in northern Spain Tuesday after the plane suffered an ...
Five people remained in critical condition in hospital Monday after a bus crash killed eight people and injured 45. Five people ...
UK Foreign Office tells British tourists to be "vigilant" after two bombs exploded in beach resorts on the Costa del ...
More than 200 posters have been put up across the city during its fair, asking men to keep their shirts ...
There are at least 12 children among the latest arrivals. More than 200 immigrants have arrived on the coastline of ...
Spanish police have detained seven Moroccans who were trying to row to Spain from north Africa on an airbed, Spanish ...
Costa Tropical Tapas Trail
Pork Kebabs and Moroccan Style DiningOne of my local bars Torrera Alta is just off the main road from Castell de Ferro toward Lujar in the Costa Tropical. Now wait for it…. run by a South African (Leon) and his Spanish wife (Anna) they have a rural guesthouse offering B&B and self contained accommodation as well as a bar [...]
Property News
The ‘real’ Spain is poised to weather the property downturnCan Spain weather the downturn? The Spanish property market has had its fair share of headlines recently. If you were to believe them then the image that comes across is of a country hit by a never ending stream of bad news.
Corruption scandals, illegal building, demolition threats, land grabs, over development, dishonest estate agents, incompetent [...]
Costa Tropical Business News
Gordon Ramsay’s Donkey rescueGordon Ramsay’s Donkey Rescue
Our Volunteer rescue crew, on call 24 hours a day, attends rescues in all weathers and all hours, and with over 7,000 rescues under their belts, they thought they had seen it all, but the rescue of Gordon Ramsay’s donkey takes the biscuit, so let [...]
The Stupid side of Spanish Life
British matador coming out of retirement in SpainAt age 65, after enduring a knee replacement and quadruple bypass surgery, Spain’s only British bullfighter is stepping out of retirement and back into the ring.
Frank Evans, whose showbiz name is “El Ingles” — the Englishman — says his return is like succumbing to the lure of an old lover. “I’ve met the old girlfriend [...]
TV about Spain
Kings of ConstructionSCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTARY: Kings of Construction
On: Discovery Science (524)
Date: Tuesday 19th August 2008
Time: 20:00 to 21:00 (1 hour long)
Snohvit - Arctic Gas.
Snohvit, Europe’s first liquefied natural gas plant, is currently being built in the Port of Cádiz in Spain. This is a huge logistical gamble.
(Stereo, Audio Described)
